Schools in Madison
Madison County School District, which serves Madison, carries a real, genuinely top-tier statewide reputation backed by a long, consistent A-rating streak.
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Learn moreA top-5 Mississippi district
Madison County School District carries a 4.44-out-of-5 Niche rating and ranks #5 among Mississippi's best school districts, serving approximately 12,971 students across 23 schools.
A real, 12-year A-rating streak
Madison County Schools earned an A-rating for 2025 -- the district's twelfth consecutive A grade -- and posted the highest score in Mississippi among large school districts.
Madison Central High School specifically
Madison Central High School carries a 4.15-out-of-5 Niche rating and ranks #1 among Best Public High Schools in the Jackson area.
Key takeaways
- Madison County SD: 4.44/5 Niche, #5 in Mississippi, 23 schools, ~12,971 students.
- The district has earned an A-rating for 12 consecutive years, the highest score among MS large districts.
- Madison Central High School ranks #1 among Best Public High Schools in the Jackson area.
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